as in aft
near, toward, or in the stern of a ship or the tail of an aircraft
if you turn around and look astern, you'll see dolphins following the boat
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astern
Adverb
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Also of note is the Dusk Bar, which sits aft on Deck 10 and is stocked with interesting spirits.—
David Swanson,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2024 -
Open exterior decks forward and aft allow for a steady sea breeze, as the owner—who was last aboard his yacht in the summer of 2021—used to regularly enjoy.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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All three appear to assessing damage and talking before Riley punches a rear quarter window on Barber's vehicle, the complaint said.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents kept the cabin comfortable even as temperatures shifted between Denver and the Arkansas River Valley.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The sense of safety many knowledge workers feel may be exactly backwards.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Southerners will bend over backward to make their friends and family feel comfortable.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The subsequent free-for-all has allowed Republicans Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco to occupy two of the top three slots in the latest Public Policy Institute of California poll alongside Porter, with Swalwell and Steyer close behind.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Close behind is Jared Williams, a nonprofit leader, with 40%.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Astern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astern. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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